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Distance from Nelspruit to Bishops

Nelspruit to Bishops is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 826.0 km in roughly 9 hrs 32 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Nelspruit → Bishops
Road distance
826.0 km
513.3 mi • 445.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
714.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 32 min
Return: 19 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,382.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,389.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,540.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,552.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,824.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,833.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,032.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,048.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,400.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,412.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,674.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,696.02
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Bishops
5.1°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
0.9°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 4°
Rain chance Today's probability
67%
Wind 10m wind speed
15 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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826.0 km 9 hrs 32 min
Start Nelspruit
Finish Bishops
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ferreira Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Samora Machell Drive
    6.4 km
  3. Take the ramp straight
    0.9 km
  4. Merge slight right
    23.3 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  7. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  8. Turn right
    116.4 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    123.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  15. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  16. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  17. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  18. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    299.4 km
  22. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  23. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  25. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  26. Turn right onto Bishops
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
413.1 km
Mpumalanga to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 46 min • 4 hrs 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Northern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Nelspruit → Bishops
Mpumalanga to Northern Cape
Start area Origin
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Bishops, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Nelspruit → Bishops
Nelspruit Origin postcode
Not available
Bishops Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Mpumalanga to Northern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
549.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
533.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
453.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bishops → Nelspruit
Nelspruit ↔ Bishops
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Nelspruit to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nelspruit -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint
413.1 km
Total: 826.0 km
Midpoint 413.1 km
826.0 km 9 hrs 32 min
Destination Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Northern Cape
One-way road span 826.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,652.1 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 413.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint -26.43524, 27.50688
End -28.74840, 24.76592
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bishops
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Bishops
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Bishops
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bishops
6
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Questions 9
How far is Nelspruit from Bishops? +
Nelspruit is about 826.0 km from Bishops by road.
How long does it take from Nelspruit to Bishops? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nelspruit to Bishops in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Nelspruit to Bishops? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Nelspruit to Bishops? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,382.81 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,389.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,540.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,552.91 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nelspruit to Bishops? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Schoemanskloof
From Nelspruit To Bishops
Toll: Pretoria
From Nelspruit To Bishops
Germiston
From Nelspruit To Bishops
Durban
From Nelspruit To Bishops
Kimberley
From Nelspruit To Bishops
ern Bypass
From Nelspruit To Bishops

Route Locations

Start area
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bishops, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 549.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 533.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 453.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 671.6 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 683.2 km

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